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Wedding season will soon be in full swing, which means that all looks—from the rehearsal dinner outfit to the after-party dress—and finishing touches for upcoming nuptials are being finalized now. If it is your wedding that is imminent, do not let your rehearsal dinner ensemble fall to the end of the checklist. The evening before the wedding is an opportunity for the bride-to-be to wear yet another inspired look that will set the tone of the celebrations to come.
The Rehearsal Dinner Outfit Cheat Sheet:
- For the Romantic Bride: Oscar de la Renta strapless midi dress, $4,290
- For the Minimalist Bride: Khaite Coli midi dress, $2,400
- For the Fashion Bride: Cecilie Bahnsen Vanda midi dress, $1,062
- For the Classic Bride: Christopher John Rogers asymmetric blazer jacket, $2,225 and trouser, $1,495
- For the Beach Bride: Sir Primrose linen dress, $390
This night is one that calls for comfort, without sacrificing style, as it involves much mingling and standing to introduce family and friends from all over to one another. What is great about this occasion, is that unlike with your wedding dress, whatever you choose to wear can be reworn in the future, so do not hesitate to splurge a bit. Something to keep in mind is that wearing a white hue is not necessary, it can be fun to opt for a color. Remember that no matter what your desired dress code is for your guests you want to make sure that you stand out.
Scroll down to find five fabulous rehearsal dinner outfit ideas for different locations and styles.
For the Romantic Bride
For a dreamy, floral-scented garden dinner, float around in a crisp white lace midi dress. Don’t forget to carry a beautiful straw fan to not lose your cool.
For the Minimalist Bride
A lightweight silk-organza dress with clean and curved lines is the perfect balance of ethereal and effortless that any minimalist needs for the night before her big day.
For the Fashion Bride
For the whimsical cool-girl holding a rooftop soirée with an artful spread, it is hard to find anything more magical than a sheer tulle blush parka that encases long stem pink roses. Pair it with a sheer silk body hugging smock dress, silk Mary Janes, and white sunglasses to watch the sunset.
For the Classic Bride
For the suit-loving bride having an elegant dinner in a skyscraper with panoramic city view, an ivory satin set with three-quarter sleeves, a cinched waist, folded lapel, and a lace-up back is anything but ordinary. This one by Christopher John Rogers will make you feel like you are wearing romantic armor. It is the perfect ensemble that will shine as bright as the city lights a thousand feet above ground.
For the Beach Bride
For the summer bride putting on a beach party with show-stopping seafood towers, a white linen ankle length dress is perfectly simple and elegant for a seaside affair. Offset the dress’s clean lines with gold encased moonstone, shell, and pearl drop earrings—and when the evening begins to cool down, wrap yourself in an exquisitely woven silk rebozo. Embellished wrap-around sandals add effortless polish that’s ideal for sandy decks.
